Senior Scientist @ meiragtx

Your mission MeiraGTx is seeking an outstanding Senior Scientist with extensive experience in in vivo animal studies to join our growing R&amp;D team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting and supporting animal experiments and will also contribute to a variety of laboratory-based research activities. The applicant will be required to present results and updates at project team meetings, maintain accurate and well-organized experiment records. The qualified candidate will work independently and as part of a team to closely collaborate with other team members in developing novel therapies. Job Description <strong>Major Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Execute the animal study plan.</li><li>Animal drug administration via various administration routes.</li><li>Animal health monitoring and metabolic assessment.</li><li>Animal tissue and blood sample collection and processing.</li><li>Document the observations and assessments in an animal study.</li><li>Collaborate and interact with colleagues, complete assigned duties.</li><li>Comply with company training and policies.</li></ul><br><strong>Qualifications</strong><ul><li>BSc or MSc degree in Biology, Molecular and cellular biology, or related field.</li><li>5 to 8 years’ experience in laboratory animal care, handling, management, and <em>in vivo</em> animal studies.</li><li>Extensively experienced and highly proficient in various routes of administration, such as PO, IP, IV etc.</li><li> Highly experienced in tissue sample collection and processing.</li><li>Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, cell transfection, ELISA assays and molecular techniques.</li><li>Strong work ethic and professionalism, high level of responsibility, attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks.</li><li>Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.</li></ul>